Hospital Security & Safety Officer

Mercy Health; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, vision, prescription

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Mercy Health is seeking a Protective Services Officer to safeguard patients, visitors and staff across facilities. You will patrol grounds, monitor CCTV, and respond to security incidents while enforcing hospital policies.

Role requires 1–2 years in security or related fields, a valid driver’s license, and BLS certification within 6 months of hire. Training includes TASER readiness and non-violent crisis intervention.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Vocational/Technical degree is preferred.
• Valid driver’s license is required.
• BLS Basic Life Support required within 6 months of hire.
• RSFH licensure requirements (armed – TASER) within 6 months and TASER Training within 60 days.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients, visitors and staff; patrol grounds; mitigate environment of care safety hazards.
• Deterrent patrols of hospital property including all parking lots and decks.
• Enforce policies: parking, visitation, drug enforcement, and smoking.
• Monitor hospital activity on CCTV and respond to escalating situations.
• Intervene in confrontations as needed.
• Document duties via daily logs and incident reports.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Defensive tools safety

Radio comms

Report writing

Access control

Clinical coordination

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Vocational/Technical degree

Tools

Access control software

Job description

Mercy Health is seeking a Protective Services Officer to safeguard patients, visitors and staff across facilities. You will patrol grounds, monitor CCTV, and respond to security incidents while enforcing hospital policies.

Role requires 1–2 years in security or related fields, a valid driver’s license, and BLS certification within 6 months of hire. Training includes TASER readiness and non-violent crisis intervention.